Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect

Independent Free Press

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain says Environment Canada, which has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of Halton and Peel regions.

A Watch means a thunderstorm is possible; a warning means one is imminent.

A few thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the above regions this afternoon and early evening. These thunderstorms will be quite isolated. However, any storms that do develop could be severe.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required, so stay tuned to your local media or Weatheradio. Email reports of severe weather to storm.ontario@ec.gc.ca or tweet with the hashtag #ONStorm.